Attorney at Law
Kenneth R. Turner, Jr.
Curriculum Vitae
Naples, Florida | (239) 400-3733 | ken@kenturnerlaw.com
The Florida Bar · No. 085538
Florida attorney with more than fifteen years of trial and litigation experience concentrated in family law and criminal defense. Skilled in Florida statutory and case-law research, pleading and motion practice, discovery, negotiation, mediation, evidentiary hearings, trial advocacy, and appellate briefing. Experienced in independent case management, supervision of legal staff, and multi-office operations.
Bar & Court Admissions
- The Florida Bar, No. 085538
- Admitted to practice before the state trial courts of Florida
- Admitted to practice before Florida's Second District Court of Appeal
Areas of Practice
Family LawDivorce and equitable distribution, child custody and timesharing, child support, domestic violence injunctions, post-judgment modification and enforcement, and family-law appeals.
Criminal DefenseDUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, traffic offenses, violation of probation, misdemeanor and felony matters, and representation from arrest through trial and post-judgment proceedings.
Additional Practice HistoryForeclosure defense, civil litigation, probate, and personal-injury trial coordination.
Professional Experience
Founding Attorney, Solo Practitioner | Florida
June 2017–Present
- Direct an independent practice concentrated in family law and criminal defense, managing matters from consultation and issue identification through discovery, negotiation, mediation, evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, and resolution.
- Research and apply Florida statutes, procedural and evidentiary rules, and controlling case law to fact-intensive disputes; verify jurisdiction, citations, procedural requirements, and the scope of cited holdings.
- Draft and critically revise pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery, proposed orders, correspondence, and trial materials for legal sufficiency and procedural compliance.
- Evaluate opposing arguments and proposed orders for unsupported conclusions, omitted exceptions, and other substantive or procedural defects.
- Maintain a curated library of controlling statutes, forms, and case law developed over more than fifteen years of practice.
Associate Attorney | Bergermann Law Firm, Fort Myers, Florida
March 2015–June 2017
- Managed more than 70 open matters concurrently, from intake through trial, hearing, or mediation; approximately 99% family law and domestic violence, with criminal defense representation.
- Conducted legal research, discovery, drafting, negotiation, motion practice, and hearing and trial preparation under substantial caseload demands.
Attorney, Solo Practitioner | Florida
June 2012–March 2015
- Maintained an independent practice in family law, criminal defense, and foreclosure defense, with additional civil-litigation and probate matters.
- Briefed and argued family-law appeals before Florida's Second District Court of Appeal (Case Nos. 12-3294, 11-4758, and 11-1515).
Independent Contractor | Bergermann Law Firm, Fort Myers, Florida
2013
- Supported a high-volume family-law and criminal-defense practice by preparing pleadings and motions, meeting with clients, and appearing in Lee and Collier County courts.
Attorney | Law Office of Scott Martin Roth and Associates, Naples, Florida
February 2011–June 2012
- Managed family-law and criminal-defense matters from consultation through trial, final judgment, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Supervised three staff members and oversaw operations across two satellite offices; handled additional personal-injury matters.
Supervisor, Trial Coordination Department | Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, For the Injured, Fort Myers, Florida
October 2009–February 2011
- Assisted the managing attorney in supervising legal assistants and paralegals; monitored compliance with procedural rules, trial orders, discovery obligations, and deadlines.
- Drafted motions and discovery, prepared exhibits, coordinated witnesses, and supported trial readiness.
Instructor, Criminal Justice / Legal Studies | Southwest Florida College, Fort Myers, Florida
July 2007–June 2010
- Taught legal research and writing and criminal-justice coursework, two to four courses per term across ten consecutive terms.
- Developed the college's online legal-studies curriculum, translating legal rules and analytical methods into clear instructional formats.
Certified Legal Intern | Lee County Office of the Public Defender, Lee County, Florida
June 2005–June 2006
- Licensed by the Florida Supreme Court to represent clients under attorney supervision prior to law-school graduation.
Education
Juris DoctorThomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
Litigation Concentration · Dean's List, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Political ScienceNorthern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Military Service
- United States Army Reserve, Combat Engineer (Sapper) — 1998–2005, Honorable Discharge
- Army ROTC, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio